Head On (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, Head On is a drama film directed by Ana Kokkinos, running about 104 minutes. “Full on. All Night. Come on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nineteen-year-old Ari confronts both his sexuality and his Greek family. Ari despises his once-beloved parents, former radical activists, for having entombed themselves in insular tradition. Ari is obsessed with gay sex, although he does make an unenthusiastic attempt to satisfy the sister of one of his best friends. While all of this is going on, he's facing problems with his traditional Greek parents, who have no clue about his sexual activities.
Who’s in it. Head On stars Alex Dimitriades as Ari, Paul Capsis as Johnny, Julian Garner as Sean and Elena Mandalis as Betty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Head On has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $378.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Head On page.
If you liked it. Fans of Head On tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Head On (1998)?
- In US, Head On is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Head On worth watching?
- Head On holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Head On?
- Head On stars Alex Dimitriades, Paul Capsis, Julian Garner, Elena Mandalis and Tony Nikolakopoulos.
- When was Head On released?
- Head On was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.